Introduction to the Talmud Everyman's Talmud COHEN book

Description: JEWISH ENGLISH BOOK VG CONDITION, SOFTCOVER As the subtitle of the book (Major Teachings of the Rabbinic Sages) suggests, Abraham Cohen sets out to introduce his readership to the worldview of classic rabbinic literature. The topics covered by the book are nearly as varied as the topics covered by the Talmud itself - covering everything from ruminations about God, including God's attributes and God's place in the universe. The bulk of the book, however, is not directly about God nor theology as such, though the remainder draws heavily upon the conclusions from the secitons focused on these subjects. The doctrine of man, revelation, domestic life, social life, morality, the physical life, folk-lore, jurisprudence, and the hereafter all receive significant attention by Cohen as he devotes entire sections to each. Although the book is primarily about the ideas contained in rabbinic literature, an introduction to the literary structure of the works of the rabbis, specifically the Mishnah, the Gemara, and the Midrash is also included. Cohen organizes rabbinic thought in a way that the rabbis themselves never did. Not until later Jewish philosophies and theologies does one receive the sort of systematic presentation that is delivered here. That said, though his book is structurally dissimilar from rabbinic literature, it does strive to accurately present the content of rabbinic literature. Cohen himself acknowledges this, however it should not be viewed as a weakness. Cohen's attempt to systematize rabbinic thought, while foreign to the rabbis themselves, is of great aid to the modern reader, so long as they understand that only the content is being conveyed and not the style of rabbinic literature. Cohen's ultimate strength is his own knowledge of the enormous breadth of rabbinic literature as well as of the ancient world. He is easily able to draw on sources from a wide array of places. The Mishnah, both Talmuds, and many other texts are all portrayed and covered in his work, helping to provide as broad an overview as possible for the reader. Citations are given in the body of the text so that the motivated reader can easily reference the original material if so inclined. Another strength, not to be underestimated, is the readability of the book. The language and ideas are easily accessible. This is not to say that the writing is not scholarly. It is. However, one will be left to ponder ideas rather than complex jargon or sentence structure. One final point: Abraham Cohen authored this work is in 1949. His scholarship and erudition were widely acknowledged. He edited the Soncino Bible and participated in the Soncino translation of the Talmud and Midrash, still in wide use today. Cohen was certainly familiar with the material and that is evident in his writings and his other scholarly achievements. However, his scholarship can sometimes be dated. While not always relevant, he does make several claims regarding the historical compisition of rabbinic material which is now in dispute. For example, Professor Jacob Neusner, a contemporary scholar, makes note of some of these issues in his foreword to the book. The reader is advised to take note of Jacob Neusner's observations and to understand that Abraham Cohen may not always accurately reflect the historical framework of the rabbis. This should not be overstated, however. The book is primarily an introduction to the rabbinic worldview, and as such it serves its function admirably. 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